A permeable driveway or porous driveway uses materials (block paving or gravel) that allow water to pass naturally from the surface into the ground, thus allowing the water to drain.

Block paving, or brick paving, is used to make a driveway, patio, terrace or path. By arranging the blocks in a pattern, you can create various designs.

Block paving driveways, terraces and patios look stunning, and you can arrange the blocks in various patterns or create shapes. Different materials and colours allow the scope to achieve a unique looking driveway or patio. Individual bricks are easy to replace if required. The blocks are robust and last a long time. You can clean using a jet washer if necessary. It’s essential to have the block paving installed by an expert to ensure the surface is even and robust.

There is a wide selection of block paving to suit different tastes, designs and budgets. Materials include natural stone, concrete, porcelain, sandstone, granite, limestone, marble and more. Gardenscapes is an Accredited Marshalls Installer of block paving products, so we can advise which block paving is best. Our in-house garden designer can create a plan for significant block paving projects.

Block paving patterns include herringbone, diamond, basket weave, stretcher bond and more. Our in-house garden designer can create a pattern that’s in keeping with the overall look you are trying to achieve.

We install block paving driveways as part of larger landscape construction projects; our starting price for this is £20,000 + VAT.

Gardenscapes undertake permeable driveway/block paving work throughout Surrey and West Sussex. Please refer to the areas page for more information.